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VK04 YCH

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,783 mi
Last recorded88,783 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YCH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,783 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 88,783 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Poor focus on both headlights

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,784 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight travel on parking brake

wipers worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,305 miles

Both intermediate & rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode in places but not leaking exhaust gases

Minor leak of exhaust gases from front downpipe flexible joint but not affecting emissions

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to minimum tread depth & both inner & outer sidewalls perishing-advise early replacement

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to minimum tread depth & close to exposing ply both inner & outer sidewalls perishing-advise very early replacement

Offside Rear tyre showing perishing on inner sidewall but not exposing cord/ply-monitor

Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both intermediate & rear exhaust silencer starting to corrode in places but not leaking exhaust gases

Minor leak of exhaust gases from front downpipe flexible joint but not affecting emissions

Nearside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to minimum tread depth & both inner & outer sidewalls perishing-advise early replacement

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to minimum tread depth & close to exposing ply both inner & outer sidewalls perishing-advise very early replacement

Offside Rear tyre showing perishing on inner sidewall but not exposing cord/ply-monitor

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,383 miles

Front both tyres starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 78,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 78,894 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,849 miles

Both front tyres perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres perished

EML on

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,169 miles

eml light on

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to covers

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 47,404 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,408 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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VK04 YCH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK04 YCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK04 YCH is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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